- past participle of rise.
risen
Britishverb
adjective
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Revenue had risen 144% from the first quarter to the second quarter.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
Manufacturing costs have also risen, with the company noting above-average costs per employee in Germany, too many management layers and limited delegation of leadership responsibilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
The median price of a California home has risen from about $570,000 in 2018 to $900,000 in 2026.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
Meanwhile, Taunton's charity appeal Christmas Sparkle said their demand has risen sharply over the last couple of years, with 500 presents given out in 2015 to 10,000 last year.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
The waning, still-bright moon had risen high in the night sky by the time they ate.
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
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